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Surf Expo hosts Demo Day
Press Release: Â More than 35 exhibitors and 300 retailers in town for Surf Expo gathered on the shores of the Orlando Watersports Complex to scrutinize the latest products from…
News May 13, 2013Hawaii economic report, Day III: Retailers
In the first two parts of my in-depth Hawaii report, I focused on economic and tourism data and forecasts. Today, I talk to retailers on the ground level and hear…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Seventies Sessions in Huntington Beach
Press Release: Â SEVENTIES SURFBOARD CULTURE RETURNS TO HUNTINGTON BEACH THIS WEEKEND Â In the true spirit of the decade of the Seventies, this weekend in Huntington Beach as part…
News May 13, 2013Web analysis and rankings, Day 2: Brands
Yesterday, our web series focused on the retail side of the equation. Today, we'll explore how industry brands are doing online, why some brands are doing better than others, and…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Fyasko continues to grow
We catch up with Fyasko and discover the brand has survived the recession and is growing its account base with some important retailers and others.
News May 13, 2013Tommy Knapp: Retailers, differentiate to survive
Editor's note: Tommy Knapp co-founded the Honolua retail chain in Hawaii and founded Club Sportwear. He's now an adjunct professor at USC. This is Part II of his column on…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Etnies opens flagship store in Amsterdam
Press Release:  etnies’ Store is the First to Open in the City’s Project 1012 Creating a Red Carpet Entrance to Amsterdam  September 27, 2011 (AMSTERDAM) – Today etnies…
News May 13, 2013Tourism in Hawaii, California and Florida slipped and 2009 forecasts are lower
Tourist travel and spending in three key industry states slipped, and forecasts from Hawaii, California and Florida call for 2009 to be even lower. Economists in those states built their…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Baker Skateboards moves to Baker Boys Distribution
Press Release: Â Blitz Distribution and Baker Boys Distribution (BBD) have announced today that the iconic skateboard brand, Baker Skateboards, is moving to a new distribution home at Baker Boys…
News May 13, 2013